Throughout CS:GO’s winter break, each workforce will need enchancment forward of IEM Katowice 2023. Each roster had highs and lows, although some want tweaks to ensure victories in 2023.
Right here’s how every of the best CSGO teams can do it.
G2 profitable the 2022 BLAST World Last
FaZe wants consistency
FaZe dominated early 2022, profitable most competitions that they entered, however their superstars have struggled since profitable IEM Cologne in July.
They want consistency from their stars. Usually rain, Twistzz, and ropz have disappeared at essential moments, costing vital rounds. An additional 5% every can be sufficient to hold FaZe throughout the end line extra usually. FaZe should additionally start looking for a brand new IGL. Mastermind karrigan has been a fantastic servant throughout two FaZe stints, although at 32 his elite profession gained’t have a lot left.
NAVI
NAVI disenchanted in 2022, with roster modifications and the Ukraine struggle destroying their psychological, motivation and consistency.
Loanee Viktor “sdy” Orudzhev and NAVI Junior’s Andrii “npl” Kukharskyi have been filling electroNic‘s rifler place whereas he deputizes for former IGL Boombl4, nevertheless each have struggled. Going ahead, electroNic should return to rifling so his fragging improves, and NAVI ought to discover an IGL to supply fast outcomes. Crew Spirit’s chopper represents an fascinating choice, although NAVI’s stance on the struggle means coping with Russian organizations is extraordinarily unlikely.
With sdy formally out of the roster, npl appears to have his work lower out for him going into 2023.
Liquid
Runners-up in two of their final 4 tournaments, Liquid are at risk of changing into perpetual nearly-men. October’s acquisition of YEKINDAR offered fast vigor, however there’s one obvious difficulty – AWPer oSee doesn’t have the standard required on the high. In comparison with stars like s1mple, ZywOo, and m0NESY, Liquid wants higher. Changing oSee might see Liquid stage up their sport in 2023.
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Heroic
Heroic got here on leaps-and-bounds in 2022, narrowly lacking out on a Rio Major victory to Outsiders. They’re a younger roster with loads of room for development, however there’s an excessive amount of stress on IGL cadiaN to supply. The following step for Heroic is for the youthful gamers to take extra accountability in key moments, to ease the burden on cadiaN. They’re in touching distance of greatness, although.
G2
It’s all coming collectively for G2, profitable the BLAST World Final of their first S-Tier LAN event win for 5 years. IGL HooXi took time to regulate to his position, however lastly appears assured. There’s nonetheless a mix-up of management for G2 to resolve, with HooXi admitting that star-player NiKo usually referred to as for him throughout their massive December win. Egos should be left on the door, and G2 should determine who’s in cost going ahead.
